Jewelry



July 30, 1940.

M. cHERNow 2,209,714

JEWELRY Filed May 25, 1938 2 Sheets-Sheet l j 26 2512 14 Q6 25 l` 25 26 BY MMM' :g c d ATTORNEYS July 3o, 1940.

JEWELRY Filed May 2s, 1938 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR ATTORNEYS M. cHERNow 2,269,714 l Patente'd July 30, 1940 `UITID STATES PATENT OFFICE 34 Claims.

My present invention is concerned with brooches, and other similar ornamental articles of jewelry, in which individual ornamental pieces in the form of initials or the like, are arranged L to form a decorative assembly, such as a monogram.

Among the objects of the invention are to provide an ornamental article of the general type referred to, relatively inexpensive in construction, easily assembled by sales-persons as desired, and affording simple but effective means for securing the individual ornamental units in assembled position against accidental detachment.

Another object is to provide a brooch or the like, having a series of individual separately made letter units, secured in overlapping relationship to produce a highly decorative monogram assembly, presenting the appearance of interwoven initial characters.

Another object is to provide a monogram brooch, so constructed and arranged, as to impart a novel and attractive three dimensional im? pression of solidity.

Another object is `to provide a monogram brooch, in which the vmeans by whichthe individual ornamental units are secured in overlapping relationship is entirely or substantially concealed from view in wearing position.

Various other objects, features and advantages of the invention'will be apparent from the following particular description, and from an inspection of the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a front plan View of one form of assembled brooch embodying the present invention,

Figs. 2 and 3 are sections taken on lines 2-2 and 3-3 respectively of Fig. 1, but shown on somewhat enlarged scales,

Fig. 4 is a perspective on asomewhat enlarged scale, showing the rear face of an initial unit, in the form of construction shown in Fig. 1,

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the carrier or support member of Fig. 1, but on a somewhat enlarged scale,

Fig. 6 is a detail section on an enlarged scale, showing a letter unit secured to a support member,

Fig. '7 is the front plan view of another form of assembled brooch, embodying the present invention,

Fig. 8 is a section taken on line 8 8 of Fig. 7,

Fig 9 is the front plan View of another form of n assembled brooch, .Y

Fig. 10 is a section taken on line Ill-I0 of Fig. 9,

- Fig. 11 is a perspective of the carrier or support member of Fig. 9,

Fig. 12 is a transverse section through the 5 center of another form of assembled broochembodying the present invention,

Figs. 13 and 14 are perspectives of the two respective letter units, conjointly forming the center character ofthe brooch of Fig. 12,

Fig. 15 is a perspective of one of the side letter units of the brooch of Fig. 12,

Fig. 16 is a transverse section through the center of another form of assembled brooch embodying the lpresent invention, l5

Fig. 17 is a section taken on line II-II of Fig. 16,

Fig. 18 is a rear perspective of a letter unit forming part of the construction of Fig. 16, and

Fig. 19 is a perspective of the carrier member of Fig. 16.

In all of the embodiments of the invention shown in the accompanying drawings, there are provided two ork more letter pieces in script or scroll style, formed from sheet metal as separate units, and secured together in overlapping relationship to present the appearance of an interwoven three dimensional monogram.

Referring now to Figs. 1 to 6 of the drawings, there is shown a brooch of the general type disclosed and broadly claimed in the Pollak Patent No. 1,430,682, issued on October 3, 1922, in which initial units are applied to a support member to form a monogram. In this embodiment, there is provided a metal carrier member IIJ, comprising an elongated bar II, presenting a central comparatively short outwardly offset section I2, and two longer substantially aligned wing sections I3and I4. These sections I2, I3and I4 are adapted respectively to retain the individual 40.

ornamental pieces in two different planes, as will be hereinafter described, and for that purpose are respectively provided with slots- I5, I6 and Il extending longitudinally of the bar, and forming opposed parallel rails I8. The unslotted portions 20 of the bar II, between the central section I2, and the respective wing sections I3 and I4, serve to anchor the 'ends of said rails adjoining saidunslotted portions against transverse relative movement, while permitting the intermediate portions of said rails to flex resiliently to a limited extent for the purpose hereinafter made apparent.

The inner side of the bar. II is provided with a conventional fastening pin 22, hinged to ears 23 :55v

i lapping relationship therewith. The two prongs thereon near one end, and a pin keeper 24 also of conventional construction, near the other end.

The individual decorative pieces adapted to be attached to the carrier member I5 are shown in the form of capital letters 25, substantially of the script type, and are desirably made of thin metal with their outer surfaces 26 polished or otherwise ornamented. Each of these letter units 25 is provided on its inner side 21 near the center thereof with a lug 28, soldered or otherwise secured to or forming an integral part of said unit, and desirably formed with a rounded head 30 and a web 3l of slightly reduced width. The

base of the lug 28 is desirably formed with outwardly extending flanges 29, to hold more solder so as to more effectively secure the lug to its respectively letter unit 25, and to form a spacer between the bar II and said unit in assembled position of the brooch, as will hereinafter be made more apparent. 'I'he lug 28 is split by a slot 35 to form a pair 'of opposed yprongs 35, which may be pressed together for insertion of said lug in its respective bar slot, and which can be spread apart for secure attachment to the carrier bar, as will be more fully discussed hereinafter.

In securing the letter units25 to the carrier member. I0, the lugs 28 of each of said units are inserted through the slot of the respective bar section from the outer side thereof, so that two of said units will be secured to the respective wing sections I3 and I4, while the other unit will be retained against the center bar section I2 forwardly of the first mentioned units, and in over- 35 of each lug 28 may be spread apart sufficiently, and may have suflcient resilient action to be frictionally retained in their respective bar slots, and with this construction the rounded lug heads 3B have a smooth wedging action on the opposed rails I8 when forced therebetween, eifecting thereby resilient movement of said prongs together until they are snapped into latch engagement with. said rails. In this latched position, the enlarged lug heads 35, extending beyond the inner side of the bar, Will form abutments to retain the lugs 23 against accidental withdrawal from their respective slots. The inner corners 32 of the lug heads 38 are desirably lleted to permit withdrawal of the lugs from their respective retaining slots.

After the lugs 28 have been inserted in their respective bar slots, a tool such as a screw is desirably inserted in the lug slots 34, and oscillated to bend the outer ends of the prongs rmly against the rear surface of the carrier bar II, as shown in Figs. 3 and 6. The two rails I3 will resiliently yield slightly apart by this operation, so that the letter units 25 are securely retained against accidental slide movement along the bar carrier II. If it is desired to remove the letter units 25 from the bar carrier II, a pair of pliers may be applied to the outer ends of the lug prongs 35, to bring them together, and permit them to be withdrawn from their respective bar slots. The two prongs 35 can then be spread apart again by the use of a screw driver or the like, to permit reuse of the letter units 25. It is seen therefore, that the lugs 28 need not have a latch connection with the carrier bar I l, but may be small enough to fit loosely in the bar slots, since the bending operation would assure firm attachment of said lugs with the bar carrier I I, even with an original loose connection between saidbar carrier and said lugs.

In assembled position, the lug flanges 29, serving to space the inner sides of the letter units 25 a short distance from their respective bar sections, will permit the use of a tool between the bar carrier II and the respective letter units, to pry said letter units loose from said carrier bar, without distorting or scratching the iinished surfaces of said units.

In assembling the brooch, the side letter units 25 are positioned in their proper place on the respective wing sections of the carrier bar II, and then pressed to insert their respective lugs in the slots of said bar sections. The center letter unit 25 is then positioned in its proper place with respect to the side letter units, and pressed to insert its lug 28 in the bar slot I5. In this position, the center letter unit 25, overlapping the side letter units, will give the impression of a monogram having interwoven characters.

The thickness of the letter units 25 are so correlated with the extent of offset of the center bar section I2, that in assembled position, the outer surfaces of the units secured to the wing sections i3 and Id will be substantially in the plane of the outer side of said center bar section. The lug anges 29 of the central letter unit 25, will space said latter unit forwardly of the other wing units 25.

The letter pieces 25 are manufactured, sold and handled as individual units, and a dealer having a stock of the entire alphabet of said pieces, can very readily assemble a monogram having the desired initial characters. The possessor of the carrier member I Il may own letter units of different types, se that by interchanging said units, she

may obtain different ornamental monogram l effects.

If desired, instead of securing three letter units 25 to the carrier member ID, as indicated, only two of such units may be mounted on the side bar sections I3 and Ill respectively, the center offset bar section between these two units, enhancing the decorative appearance of the assembly.

In the form of construction shown in Figs. '7 and 8, the two side letter units 4G and 4I are substantially of the same height, and the center letter unit 42 is desirably of greater height and partially overlaps said side units. These letter pieces are simply and eiectively secured together as a unit, by soldering the side pieces 4E) and 4I to the central piece i2 at some or all of the spaced points where the latter piece overlaps said side pieces, as for instance, at sections lili.

On the rear side of one of the side letter units, as for instance unit 40, there is pivotally secured a pin "15, and on the rear side of the other side letter unit, there is secured a pin keeper Il@ for holding said pin in closed position. Although the pin and pin keeper are shown secured to the upper part of the monogram unit, they may be secured to the central part thereof. Also, if desired, they may be secured to the central letter unit 42.

In the form of construction shown in Figs. 9 to 11, three letter units 41, i8 and I9 are grouped and secured together into a monogram unit by soldering or the like, in a manner similar to that shown in Figs. '7 and 8. This monogram unit is adapted to be removably secured to a carrier member 5I), which in certain respects is similar to the carrier member I0 lof the construction of Figs. 1 to 5, and which, in its modified form, comprises a bar 5I having a central oisetvlongitudinally slotted sections 52, and a pair of aligned wing sections 53 and 54, shown unslotted. Secured to the rear side of the bar I is a pivoted pin 56, and a pin keeper 51 therefor.

The rear side of the central letter unit has secured desirably to the central portion thereof, by soldering or otherwise, a lug 58, which is shown of the split type in accordance with the form of Figs. 1 to 6.

After the letter pieces are grouped and soldered together as a unit, they may be removably attached to the carrier member 50, by pressing the lug 58 through the slot 59 of the central bar section 52. This lug 58 will either have a latch engagement with the central bar section 52, or will have its prong sections bent, as already indicated with reference to the construction of Figs. 1 to 6, to form a firm attachment of said lug to said bar section.

In the form of construction shown in Figs. 12 to 15, there are provided two central letter units 5l] and 5i of identical coniiguration, disposed in parallel spaced relationship, and conjointly forming the central character of the monogram. Clamped between these two letter units 60 vand 6l, are the side letter units 62 and 63, desirably o a height smaller than that of the cen. tral units 60 and 6l. For clamping purposes, the front initial unit 60 has secured to the rear side thereof by soldering or the like, a threaded stud 64, passing through a hole 65 in the other central initial unit GI, and receiving a nut 66 on its outer projecting end.

In order to render the clamping action more eective, the outer or front surface 61 of the rear central letter unit 6I, and the rear surface 58 of the side letter units 62 and 53 are desirably roughened, as for instance, by corrugations extending lengthwise thereof.v In this manner, the various letter units are effectively held together, and relative slidable adjustment of said units may be eiected without scratching the nished exposed surfaces of said units,since the corrugations do not engage said surfaces.

A pivoted pin 69 and a pin keeper 10 may be supported on the rear side of the rear central letter unit 6|, or if desired, said members may be carried by two side letter units 62 and 63, as

in the construction of Figs. 7 and 8.

The double layer eiiect of the central characters til and 8| not only enhances the interwoven appearance of the monogram group, but also gives it added three dimensional solidity. Furthermore, the portion of the corrugated surface 6'. on the front side of the rear letter unit 6|,

which might be exposed to view in an oblique direction, adds to the ornamental appearance of the monogram. If desired, the front surface 61 of the rear central unit 6l may be of dark color, so that said unitwill have the appearance of being a shadow of the front central unit 55, or may be colored in any desired manner to give a vari-colored effect to the monogram group. l

The construction of Figs. 12 to r15 has the added advantage of eliminating the need of 'a carrier bar, so that no means for securing the letter units together are visible in the wearing position of the brooch. i

In the form of construction shown in Figs. 16 to 19, the carrier member includes a bar 1|,

having a cylindrical portion 12 along its front side, and a rail 13 of` rectangular cross-section extending longitudinally along its rear side. This bar 1I has a central offset section 14, and a pair of aligned wing sections 15 and 16,l and: secured to the rear side of said'bar is the conventional pivoted pin 11 and pin keeper 18.

Each of the letter units 80 has soldered or otherwise secured toits inner or rear side near the center thereof, a bar engaging bracket shown in the form of a spring metal clamp 8|, transversely curved its full length, to conform substantially with the cylindrical contour of the bar portion 12, and having its exposed edges 83 interspaced to form a longitudinal gap 84 therebetween. The width of this gap 84 is less than the diameter of the circular bar portion 12, so that the clamp 8l can be snapped on into frictional engagement with said cylindrical bar portion, as shown in Figs. 16 and 17.

In order to hold the individual letter units 80 in selective slide position on the bar 1|, while permitting limited slide adjustment of said units therealong, the clamp edges 83 are desirably serrated, and engage corrugated or otherwise roughened side surfaces 85 of the rail projection 13.

In assembling the construction of Figs. 16 and 19, the two separate side letter units are clamped to their respective winged bar sections 15 and 16, and the central letter unit is clamped on to the central center offset bar 14, in a manner indicated. If desired, the three letter pieces may be secured together into a monogram unit by soldering or the like, in a manner disclosed with reference to the constructions of Figs. '7 to 11, in which case the center letter unit only,

need be provided with a clamp 8| for frictional.

engagement with the offset bar section 14.

The various letter units, when mounted on the carrier bar 12, have the central unit 80 spaced a small distance forwardly of the two side letter units, so that relative slidable adjustment of the various letter units will not effect scratching of the finished surface of said units.

Although in the forms of construction shown in Figs. 1 to 6, 9 to 11 and 16 to 19, the oiiset portion of the carrier bar is provided in the center thereof, as far as certain aspects of the invention are concerned, said offset section may be provided along any desired portion of said bar.

As many changes could be made in the above construction, and many apparently widely different embodiments of this invention could be made without, departing from the scope of the claims, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings, shall be interpreted as illustrative, and. not in a limitingsense.

Having thus describedy my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is: l

1. An ornamental article of jewelry, comprising a pair of separatesubstantially rigid letter units of the script or scroll type, disposed abreast of each other, and a third like letter unit, disposed substantially centrally with respect to said rst mentioned units, and partially overlapping the front of one of said units, and disposed in partially overlapping relationship with respect to the other of said rst mentioned units, to form a monogram affording the appearance of interwoven characters.

2. An ornamental article of jewelry, comprismentioned units, to fornita `monogram affording the appearance of vinterwoven characters.

3. An ornamental article of jewe1ry, comprising an elongated carrier bar, having an offset 5 section, anda plurality of ornamental pieces grouped together in partially overlapping relationship, one of said pieces being secured to said offset section and the remainder of said pieces being affixed in place with respect to the rest of w the structure.

4. An ornamental article of jewelry, comprising an elongated carrier bar, having an offset section, and a plurality of ornamental pieces, grouped in partially overlapping relationship, one

of said pieces having a latch connection to said offset section and the remainder of said pieces being affixed in place with respect to the rest of the structure.

5. A brooch, comprising an elongated carrier bar, having an offset section, and a plurality of separate letter units, grouped together in partially overlapping relationship to form a monogram, one of said units being secured to said offset section and the remainder of said pieces being amxed in place with respect to the rest of the structure.

5. An ornamental article of jewelry, comprising an elongated carrier bar, having an offset section substantially in the center thereof, and 30 -a pair of aligned wing sections, and a plurality of separate ornamental pieces, grouped in partially overlapping relationship, the central of said pieces being secured to said offset section and the lateral ornamental pieces being affixed in place with respect to the rest of the structure.

7, A brooch, comprising an elongated carrier bar, having an offset section, and a plurality of separate letter units, grouped into partially overlapping relationship to form a monogram, one of said units having a latch engagement with said offset section, and the other units having a latch connection to other portions of said carrier bar.

A brooch, comprising an elongated carrier bar7 having an offset' section substantially in the center thereof, and a pair of aligned wing sections, and a plurality of separate lateral initial units, each being separately secured to its respective bar section, the center unit extending forwardly of the lateral units, and partially overlapping said lateral units to present the effect of an interwoven monogram.

9. An ornamental article of jewelry, comprising an elongated carrier bar, having an offset longitudinally slotted section, and a plurality of "separate ornamental pieces, grouped in partially overlapping relationship, one of said pieces having a lug frictionally retained in the slot of said offset section and the remainder of said pieces i being affixed in place with respect to the rest of the structure.

i0. A brooch, comprising an elongated carrier bar, having an offset longitudinally slotted sec-` tion, substantially in the center thereof, and a pair of aligned wing sections, and a plurality of separate letter units, grouped in partially overlapping relationship to form a monogram, the

central of said units having a lug, frictionally retained in the slot of said offset section and the lateral letter units being affixed in place with respect to the rest of the structure.

11. A brooch comprising an elongated carrier bar, having an offset section substantially in the center thereof, and a pair of aligned wing sections, each of said bar sections having a slot extending longitudinally thereof, and a plurality of separate ornamental units, each vhaving a lug frictionally retained in its respective slot, to support the central of said ornamental pieces in a plane in front of that of the lateral pieces.

12. A brooch, comprising an elongated carrier bar, having an offset longitudinally slotted sec` tion, and a plurality of separate ornamental units grouped together in overlapping relationship, and one of said units having a lug on the rear side thereof, provided with an enlarged head for latch engagement with the slot of said offset section.

13. A brooch, comprising an elongated carrier bar, having an offset section substantially in the center thereof, and a pair of aligned wing sections, each of said bar sections having a slot extending longitudinally thereof, and a plurality of separate letter units, each having a lug frictionally retained in its respective slot, the center unit extending forwardly of the other units, and partially overlapping said latter units to present the effect of an interwoven monogram.

14. A brooch, comprising an elongated carrier bar, having an offset section substantially in the center thereof, and a pair of aligned wing sections, each of said bar sections having a slot extending longitudinally thereof, and a plurality of separate initial units, each having on the rear side near the center thereof a lug, provided with an enlarged` head for latch engagement in its respective slot, to secure said units in monogram relationship, with the center unit, partially overlapping the other units to produce an interwoven effect.

15. A brooch, comprising an elongated carrier bar, having a longitudinal slot therein, and a plurality of separate initial units grouped in partially overlapping relationship to form a monogram, one of said units having a split lug with an' enlarged head latched in said slot and the remaining units being affixed in place with respect to the rest of the structure.

16. A brooch, comprising a plurality of separate letter pieces, secured together in partially overlapping relationship to form a monogram unit, a carrier bar, and means secured to the rear side of one of said pieces for frictionally engaging said bar and the remainder ci said pieces being affixed in place with respect to the rest of the structure.

17. A brooch, comprising a plurality of separate letter pieces, secured together in partially overlapping relationship to form a monogram unit, a carrier bar having an offset section, and means secured to the rear side of said unit for removably supporting said monogram unit on said bar and the remainder of said pieces being fixed in place with respect to the rest of the structure.

18. An ornamental article of jewelry comprising a plurality of identical letter units, disposed parallel to each other in opposed relationship, a lpair of separate letter units, and means for 'clampingl said letter units between said first .mentioned units on the respective sides thereof, 'to form a monogram affording the appearance of interwoven characters.

1 9. An ornamental article of jewelry, comprising a pair of identical letter units, disposed parallel to each other in opposed relationship, a pair of separate letter units, having a height smaller than the height of said rst mentioned letter units, and means for clamping said second pairof letter units between said first mentioned dit units on the respective sides thereof, to form a monogram affording the appearance of interwoven characters,`

20. An ornamental article of jewelry, comprising a pair of identical letter units, disposed parallel to each other in opposed relationship, the front side of the rear unit being roughened to aiford a clamping surface, a pair of separate letter units, and means for clamping said latter units between said rst mentioned units on the respective sides thereof, to form a monogram aording the appearance of interwoven characters.

21. An ornamental article of jewelry, comprising a pair -of identical letter units, disposed parallel to each other in opposed relationship, a pair of separate letter units, and means for clamping said letter units between said first mentioned units on the respective sides thereof to form a monogram, the front side of the rear unit of said first mentioned pair, and the rear side of said second mentioned pair being roughened, to afford clamping surfaces.

22. A brooch, comprising a pair of identical letter units, disposed parallel to each other in opposed relationship, Va pair of separate letter units, disposed between said rst mentioned units on the respective sides thereof, and having portions thereof extending outwardly beyond said rst mentioned units, and a stud connected to one of the said first pair of units, and passing `through a hole in the other of said first pair of units, and a nut threaded on to said stud for clamping said units together.

23. A brooch, comprising a carrier bar, and a plurality of letter units, grouped together in partially overlapping relationship to form a monogram, the rear side of one of said units being provided with a clamp, for frictionally embracing said carrier bar and the remainder of said units being affixed in place with respect to the rest of the structure.

24. A brooch, comprising a carrier bar having a substantially cylindrical portion, a plurality of letter units, grouped together to form a mono gram, and a clamp of substantially C-shapedY cross-section, secured to the rear side of one of said units, and adapted to frictionally embrace said cylindrical bar portion and the remainder of said units being affixed in place with respect to the rest of the structure. v

25. A brooch, comprising a carrier bar, having a substantially cylindrical portion, and a rail, extending longitudinally along one side thereof, and presenting a roughened side surface, a plurality of letter units, grouped together to form a monogram, one of said units having secured to the rear side thereof a clamp of substantially C-shaped cross-section, having a serrated longitudinal edge, said clamp being adapted to frictionally embrace said cylindrical bar portion with its serrated edge in engagement with the roughened side surface of said rail, to hold said units against sliding movement along said bar.

26. A brooch, comprising a carrier bar, a plurality of separate letter units grouped together in partially overlapping relationship to form a monogram, and a clamp on the rear side of each .grouped together in partially overlapping relationship to form` a monogram, and a clamp secured to the rear side of one of said units, and

4adapted to frictionally embrace said offset bar section and the remainder of said letter units being aixed in place with respect to the rest of the structure.

28. A brooch, comprising. a carrier bar, having a central offset bar section, and a pair of aligned wing sections,l a plurality of letters units, each having on the rear side thereof a clamp adapted to frictionally embrace respective bar sections to secure said units in monogram relationship, with the center unit partially overlapping `the other units to produce an interwoven effect.

29. An article of jewelry comprising a carrier bar, a plurality of letter units grouped in monogram relationship, and a latch connection between said bar and at least one of said units'at a rear section thereof, substantially in its medial plane transverse of its length and the remainder of said letter units being affixed in place with respect to the rest of the structure.

30. An article of jewelry comprising a carrier bar, a plurality of letter units, and fastening means disposed on the rear'side of each of said units along substantially the medial plane transverse of the length of said units, all of said fastening means being removably secured respectively t'o said carrier bar at spaced sections thereof, to group and support said units in monogram relationship.

3l. An article of jewelry comprising a carrier Y' said slot, and having the outer ends of saidl prongs bent outwardly into engagement with said bar and theremainder of saidv letter units being aiXed in place with respect to therest of the structure. y

33. An article of the character described, comprising a bar having portions thereof in substantially parallel planes, and a plurality of interchangeable characters, each being adapted to be `fixed to thebar in the same relative position and being wider than the said portions, whereby the characters when assembled will partially overlie one another.

34. A bar for a monogram or like device, comprising a plurality of offset portions, each portion being adapted to contact a character of the monogram. i

MICHAEL CHERNOW.

bar, a plurality of letter units, each having a lug I 

